YEUKAI TAMUKA
Acting Plant Shift Superintendent
Kadoma,Zimbabwe
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong communication and organizational skills, eager to secure any Supervisory job in the mineral processing industry. ready to help a team achieve organisational goals.
An experienced Plant Shift superintendent who supervises daily production operations, including crushing, milling, flotation, thickening and filtration. Also proficient in using SCADA systems to remotely control and optimise efficiency of different circuits in the plant.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Plant Shift Superintendent
Ngezi Concentrator plant 1 &2
8 2022 - Current
- Communicating and enforcing all legal and other requirements, management instructions and briefs to employees to ensure proper alignment of team to organizational strategies and objectives
- Suggesting and/ implement concentrator plant operating strategies to improve performance and meet business plan objectives
- Notify maintenance foreman of equipment and plant malfunctions and breakdowns and coordinate planned and unplanned shutdowns
- Lead, maintain proper motivation, discipline and train subordinates on all tasks and activities to ensure a safe operation in an environment with cordial industrial relations etc Implementation and compliance to all BMS requirements.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, empowering employees to identify inefficiencies and propose changes to optimize operations.
- Actively participated in recruiting efforts, selecting top candidates who contributed positively to overall team dynamics and performance levels at the facility level.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing new shift schedules and optimizing employee assignments.
- Collaborated with management on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable input from the perspective of shift operations.
- Enhanced communication between shifts through the development of detailed handover reports and daily meetings.
- Managed personnel effectively, addressing performance issues promptly and providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and providing training to staff members.
Senior Plant Operator/ Control Room operator
Ngezi concentrator Dry & Wet Plant
12.2017 - Current
- Enforcing legal and other requirements at the dry and wet plant Control room operation – dry and wet plant Enforcing standard procedures to ensure sustainable, efficient and effective running of the plant
- Leading a team of junior operators, ensuring optimal human resource utilization and an environment of cordial industrial relation
- Analyzing, assisting and advising on information submitted by junior operators, taking corrective action and referring critical issues to the Superintendent and CRO Liaising with the engineering maintenance personnel to ensure repairs and maintenance to plant and machinery are done in time
- Regularly over inspect the state of the plant to ensure the integrity of the operations and executing any other duties as required by the Superintendant
- Safely accomplished several shutdowns and mill reline shutdowns and fluent startup after the shutdown
- Accomplished a smooth issuance of permits and ensuring all teams do a detailed assessment of risks
- Remotely monitoring/ manning of the plant in the control room, paying close attention to critical equipment, ensuring a smooth start/stop and running of the entire plant
- Increased safety standards by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations at all times.
- Actively participated in plant-wide meetings, sharing insights on best practices for maintaining high-quality output under tight deadlines.
- Provided critical support during emergency situations, working diligently alongside colleagues to resolve issues quickly and safely.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
Junior Plant Operator
Zimplats Ngezi
2 2013 - 1 2018
- Following of work procedures assessment of risks in work area and completing the risk assessment forms Manning and inspecting of the plant and reporting to the senior operator
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
- Assisted in the training of new operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.
- Adjusted pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, control systems storage tank levels and pump stations indicators.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
Helpdesk Technician
Tamcom Computer Systems South Africa
02.2006 - 07.2009
- Provided basic end-user troubleshooting and desktop support.
- Provided remote support to users across multiple locations, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in problemsolving.
- Configured hardware, devices, and software to set up work stations for employees.
- Improved user experience with proactive system maintenance and updates.
- Documented support interactions for future reference.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Chemical Technology
National University of Science And Technology(NUST
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Higher Diploma - Metallurgical Engineering
Zimbabwe School of Mines
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
National Diploma - Mineral Processing And Extractive Metallurgy
Zimbabwe School of Mines
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Certificate Part 1&2 - Microcomputer Technology City & Guilds
Speciss College
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Safety Procedures Compliance
Emergency Response Planning
Staff Training and Development
Operational Risk Assessment
Hazardous Materials Handling
Equipment Troubleshooting
Process Optimization Strategies
Preparing reports
crushing and milling knowledge
Floatation, thickening and filtration
Strong and firm leader
Lockout and tagout procedures
Qualificationsandtrainings
- Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Chemical Technology, National University of Science and Technology NUST, Pending
- Higher diploma, Zimbabwe School of Mines, Metallurgical Engineering, Awarded, 2022
- National Diploma, Zimbabwe School of Mines, Mineral processing and Extractive Metallurgy, Awarded, 2021
- NEC Certificate, National Employment Council, 12/2018, 03/2020
- Advanced Level Certificate, The Institute of Industrial and Business Chaplaincy, 04/2018, 04/2021
- International certificate, University of Zimbabwe, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), 02/2014, 02/2015
- International Certificate, Speciss College Bulawayo, City & Guilds Microcomputer Technology Part 1 and 2, 02/2002, 08/2003
- O'Level Certificate, Chitimbe Secondary School, 7 O'Levels including Maths, English and Science
Trainingandprofessionaldevelopment
- Superintendent under study, August 2022, August 2023
- Trainee Senior Plant Operator, Jan 2018, May 2021
- Control Room Operation training, Jan 2022, Aug 2022
- Industrial Commerce & Business Chaplaincy, Course includes industrial theology, management, leadership, counselling and communication skills
- Pass-out interviewed for the Dry and Wet plant, 2019, 2021
- Certificate, Safety and Health Management NSSA’s Train the trainer Course, 2013
- Supervisory Training, Zimplats HRD Mining, 2019
- Chemical Handling Course, Semnim, 2014
- Tools Handling Course, 2019
- Fire handling Course and refresher course, 2017, 2019
- First Aid Course, Valid first aid certificate, also was a participant in national competitions
Email1
tamukayeukai@gmail.com
Email2
yeukai.tamuka@zimplats.com
Dependants
TWO
Personal Information
- Age: 40
- Gender: FEMALE
- Nationality: ZIMBABWEAN
- Marital Status: WIDOW
Languages
ENGLISH
SHONA
NDEBELE
ZULU
XHOSA
References
Ngezi Concentrator Superintendents, Plant Metallurgists and Senior Plant Manager.
Affiliations
National Employment Council for the Mining Industry L/3926
Plant Operator - Concentrator (5-11)
Timeline
Senior Plant Operator/ Control Room operator
Ngezi concentrator Dry & Wet Plant
12.2017 - Current
Helpdesk Technician
Tamcom Computer Systems South Africa
02.2006 - 07.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Applied Chemical Technology
National University of Science And Technology(NUST
04.2001 -
Higher Diploma - Metallurgical Engineering
Zimbabwe School of Mines
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Mineral Processing And Extractive Metallurgy
Zimbabwe School of Mines
04.2001 -
Certificate Part 1&2 - Microcomputer Technology City & Guilds
Speciss College
04.2001 -
Acting Plant Shift Superintendent
Ngezi Concentrator plant 1 &2
8 2022 - Current
Junior Plant Operator
Zimplats Ngezi
2 2013 - 1 2018
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